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Veto

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Drug Policy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Nixes Psychedelic Decriminalization and Cannabis Cafés

Newsom vetoed both reforms, which he deemed excessively permissive.

Jacob Sullum | 10.12.2023 2:55 PM

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Budget

The U.S. Credit Rating Just Dropped. It's Time for Radical Budget Reform.

The lack of oversight and the general absence of a long-term vision is creating inefficiency, waste, and red ink as far as the eye can see.

Veronique de Rugy | 8.10.2023 12:01 AM

President Joe Biden in front of Vice President Kamala Harris | Gripas Yuri/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Economics

Biden's First Veto Protects and Promotes ESG

What at first appears to be deregulation is actually economic activism in disguise.

David McGarry | 3.21.2023 5:15 PM

Lawmakers in Kansas are asking the state's voters to give them the power to bypass the governor's office and hack away at executive branch regulations. | Illustration: Lex Villena; Rorem

Election 2022

Kansas Voters Could Give Legislature Power To Veto Executive Branch Regulations

The proposed constitutional amendment would shift the state's balance of political power.

Eric Boehm | 11.4.2022 3:20 PM

U.S. Capitol building | Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA/Newscom

Congress

Divided Government Is Good. In 2023, Bipartisanship Would Be Better.

From immigration to drug reform, there is plenty of potential for productive compromise.

Veronique de Rugy | 10.13.2022 12:01 AM

Constitution

Constitution

National Constitution Center Project Offers Constitutional Amendment Proposals with Broad Cross-Ideological Support

The proposals were agreed on by members of the conservative, libertarian, and progressive teams participating in the NCC's earlier constitution drafting project.

Ilya Somin |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.9.2022 4:26 PM

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School Choice

Utah Governor To Veto School Choice Bill Unless His Demands Are Met

Gov. Spencer Cox supports school choice but will only sign the bill once Utah pays teachers more than any other state.

Joe Lancaster | 2.28.2022 4:25 PM

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Donald Trump

Trump Wants a 'Line-Item Veto' on Budget Bills. That Was Ruled Unconstitutional 20 Years Ago.

Been there, tried that.

Alec Ward | 3.23.2018 3:40 PM

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Idaho

Makeup Artist Vetoes Idaho's First Lady After Governor Vetoed Cosmetology Licensing Reforms

What goes around, comes around, governor.

Eric Boehm | 6.7.2017 9:15 AM

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Barack Obama

President Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation

Evidently bows to environmentalist lobby

Ronald Bailey | 2.24.2015 5:01 PM

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Keystone XL

Keystone XL Pipeline: Threatened Veto As Symbolic Progressivism

House approves Keystone XL pipeline construction.

Ronald Bailey | 2.11.2015 6:15 PM

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Keystone XL

Senate Votes 60 to 36 For Keystone XL Pipeline: Obama Veto Pen Ready?

Symbolic vetoes are not in the national interest.

Ronald Bailey | 1.29.2015 4:46 PM

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Keystone XL

Nebraska Supreme Court Clears Way for Keystone XL Pipeline

Ronald Bailey | 1.9.2015 2:17 PM

Keystone XL

House Votes for Keystone Pipeline - Goes to Senate Next Week - Obama More or Less Threatens to Veto It

Ronald Bailey | 11.14.2014 3:05 PM

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